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Flower Mound Campus

List of 6 members.

Mrs. Polly Dwyer

Campus Administrator & RS Principal - FM
Bio
Polly Dwyer is a Texan, born and raised. She attended the University of Oklahoma on a French Horn scholarship but fell in love with the art of teaching and changed her major. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in School Administration. She began her teaching career in Noble and Moore Oklahoma. She taught college undergraduates “Models of Instruction” for the University of Oklahoma and supervised student teachers for several years before moving home to Texas to teach science at Highland Park from 1989-1998. She obtained a second master’s in Life/Earth Science at the University of Texas, Dallas.

In 2002, she began teaching at Coram Deo Academy. The Dwyers chose to bring their three young children to CDA as it offered outstanding education with excellent teachers while still including parents in the educational process. Paul and Polly feel it is ultimately their responsibility to raise their children with their values. In doing so, their children are equipped to manage the world’s challenges by filtering the information through the biblical worldview.

Polly began teaching math, science and history at Coram Deo Academy in 2002. In 2005, Polly was promoted to be Logic School Principal. She was named the Flower Mound Campus Administrator and Logic/Rhetoric Principal in 2007. Polly serves with the Texas Middle School Association on the School To Watch committee and works with NAUMS (National Association of University-Model® Schools) on school accreditation committees and mentoring new schools. In 2016, Polly was named as the Distinguished Administrator of the Year for the Texas Private School Music Educators Association. She is thankful for the wonderful students, parents and teachers at CDA.

Polly is married to Paul and has three children, all who have either graduated or will graduate from CDA. Aubrey attends the University of Oklahoma School of Law. Jack continues his education at University of Oklahoma working on a degree in Marketing. Emma is currently a senior at CDA where she plays volleyball and enjoys her senior classes. Polly and her family attend Denton Bible church where the family volunteers in the nursery program. She is a member of the choir. She loves the arts, history and science. If you see her in car line, wave, because she loves greeting the CDA community.
Mrs. Yvette Cavender

GS Principal - FM
Bio
Yvette Cavender began her partnership with CDA as a parent in 2004, when her children were in grammar school. Soon after, she began teaching second grade, and is now the Grammar School Principal at the Flower Mound campus. She has seen the benefits of classical education play out in the lives of her own children and considers it a privilege to collaborate with others in teaching and training students under CDA’s model.

Mrs. Cavender holds Bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Political Science and Economics. She is a certified teacher in the state of Texas.

Yvette lives in Plano with her husband Kendall. They have two grown children: Chapin is studying biophysics in New York, and Raegan is a teacher in Plano.
Mrs. Kristan Williams

LS Principal - FM
Bio
Kristan Williams has been with Coram Deo Academy on the Flower Mound Campus since August 2011. She began teaching 5^th grade and moved into teaching mathematics to 5^th, 6^th and 7^th graders before taking on her current position. Kristan graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and is a lifetime certified teacher. Before coming to CDA, Kristan helped start a University Model School in the Woodlands, TX.

As the Logic School Principal, she hopes to rally around the Logic School children and become a mentor to them and their families.

Kristan has been married to her husband, Cory since 1993 and they have three children. Her oldest daughter, Jenna graduated in 2016 from Coram Deo and recently graduated from Abilene Christian University with a marketing degree. Kristan's middle daughter, Allyson graduated from Coram Deo in 2019 and is currently attending Oklahoma University, and her son, Trevor is currently enrolled at Coram Deo on the Flower Mound campus.
Mr. Matt Holland

Dean of Students; RS English, Theology - FM
Bio
Matt discovered Coram Deo through students at his church, and was immediately impressed. For two years, he developed conversations with some of the staff, and he and his wife made plans to send their own children there once they were old enough. Then, in 2017, he received an offer to come work as the new Dean of Students in Flower Mound. This was an easy decision for their family, and our school has quickly become a wonderful community and place to teach and minister.

Matt received a Bachelor’s Degree in Literary Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas. He then went on to Dallas Theological Seminary where he received a Master’s in Writing and another Master’s in Biblical Studies.

He has been at Irving Bible Church for twenty years, where he and Camille met. They led the College Ministry for years and have also served small groups in high school and currently work with young adults in the 20’s and 30’s community. Matt’s writing has appeared on Relevant.com, in Youthworker Journal, and in the Christian Research Journal.

Matt and Camille married in 2008. Their son, Levi, is in the PreK class at Coram Deo, and their daughter, Annabelle, will start next year

“Let the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” -Psalm 19:14
Mrs. Kathy Schaefer

Director of College Guidance & Academic Advising
Bio
Originally from Minnesota, Kathy left home to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Affairs. She served in the Air Force as an Air Intelligence Officer at Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina and worked in the education office as the testing coordinator after leaving the Air Force. Kathy was a board member and volunteer for a small, private, Catholic school where she served as the administrative manager for five years.

The Schaefers sent both of their sons to Coram Deo Academy because of the classical nature of the school--especially the use of the "Great Books" in literature and primary documents in history.

Kathy Schaefer has been with Coram Deo Academy since 2004. Her experience in the education office led to her interest in developing the testing program for Coram Deo Academy. She has worked in testing and college guidance throughout her time at CDA. Kathy also helped develop the CDA House System when she served as the assistant to the Curriculum Director in 2007.

Because of CDA’s mission and the quality and commitment of the teachers, Kathy loves working at Coram Deo Academy. She believes that by helping students navigate the college guidance process she is able to play a small part in the process of educating students and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God.

Kathy is married to fellow Air Force Academy graduate, Bob Schaefer. They have been married since 1986 and are enjoying their time together, now that both boys are married. They are members of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
Mr. Sean Riley

Campus Athletic Director / Football Program Director - FM
Bio
Coach Riley is joining Coram Deo Academy after serving as a professor of sports management and the Associate Head Football Coach, Offensive Analyst, Recruiting, and Special Teams Coordinator for the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) football team. Additionally, he serves as a position coach and camp counselor at the Dallas Cowboys Football Academy and the Special Teams Coordinator for the Blue-Grey All-American bowl game each year at AT&T Stadium the home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Before his roles at SAGU, he worked at Trinity Christian School in Cedar Hill, TX, for over ten years going to four TAPPS football state championships winning two. Coach Riley experienced unprecedented success in sending student-athletes to college on scholarships. He served in multiple positions, including Upper School Assistant Principal, Junior High School Principal, Sports Psychology Instructor, Football, and Soccer Coach (the winningest soccer coach in school history). He played professional football at various levels for over a decade.

His professional business experience includes serving as a managing director, consulting, and starting several multi-million dollar businesses. He has extensive experience in sales management, employee development, and revenue optimization.

Coach Riley is a United States Navy veteran and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management, Psychology, and Religion, as well as his Master of Science in Sports Administration. He recently entered the dissertation phase for his Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership, all with honors from Liberty University. He enjoys spending time with his wife Heather of twenty-three years who is an elementary school teacher at Village Tech in Duncanville and their three boys Cory (24), Dylan (21), and Sean II (14).

Dallas Campus

List of 3 members.

The Rev. Jon Jordan

Campus Administrator, LS & RS Principal, LS History - Dallas
Bio
Jon has worked with Coram Deo since 2010. Before serving as Dallas Campus Administrator and Logic Principal, he served as Dean of Students at the Flower Mound campus. He also teaches a variety of Logic and Rhetoric level History, Theology, and Greek courses.

Jon earned an M.A. in Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a Certificate in Anglican Studies from Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He also holds a B.A. in History and Education from the University of Texas at Dallas.

After discerning whether to enter pastoral or academic ministry, Jon has found Coram Deo to be a perfect combination of the two. In addition to serving as a place to train the minds and hearts of the next generation of Christian leaders, CDA also provides a place to build relationships that will last a lifetime and beyond. He was ordained a Deacon in February 2019, and a Priest in August 2019.

Jon and his wife Vivien have two children, Zoë and Rowan. They worship together at Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, where Jon also serves on the clergy team.

You can see several of his sermons and written works on his website: http://jonjordan.com.

2 Thessalonians 2:8: “with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.”
Mrs. Michele Howard

GS Principal - Dallas
Bio
Michele Howard joined Coram Deo Academy as a parent in 2005 at the Collin County Campus when her oldest son started Kindergarten. Because of their love for the biblical worldview in the CDA model, the Howard family helped start the Dallas campus in 2006. Michele then joined the Dallas staff in 2009 as the 3^rd grade teacher when her youngest son started Kindergarten. In her 10^th year she became the Admissions Coordinator in Dallas while continuing to teach. Michele is now the Grammar School Principal. With her background as a former parent, lead teacher, and admissions coordinator, her passion for classical education allows her to collaborate with teachers and parents under CDA’s model. Michele considers it a joy to shepherd young hearts for Christ and to help foster a love of learning at an early age in truth, beauty, and goodness.

Michele has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Business Education from Baylor University. She is also a lifetime certified teacher in the state of Texas. Before staying home with her children, Michele was a corporate trainer and manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers. She has been accepted in to Gordon College’s Masters of Arts in Leadership for Classical Christian Schools and will begin study in July 2021.

Michele has been married to her husband, Rick, since 1996 and have three sons who all attended CDA in Dallas. They have been actively involved at Watermark Community Church since 1999 and have a passion for mission work and young married couples.
Mr. Drew Lott

Campus Athletic Director, Facilities Manager - Dallas
Bio
Drew Lott joined CDA in 2019 as Head Baseball Coach and is now the Dallas Campus Director of Athletics, Facilities Manager, and the Flower Mound Head Baseball Coach.

Drew was born in Portland, OR and raised in Tacoma, WA and Lynden, WA where he graduated from Lynden High School. Drew then went on to attend Trinity Western University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics and History. He earned his Texas Educators Certificate from Region 10. He earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Drew Lott has coached successful club baseball since 2000. He has coached high school baseball at Lynden High School, Nooksack High School, and The Covenant School Dallas. He has coached at the collegiate level with Athletes in Action (NYCBL) and Mid America Nazarene University (NAIA).

Drew sees coaching as a platform for discipleship in the gospel by incorporating prayer and devotional times with each team he coaches. He enjoys teaching athletes how to commit to a team and become a great teammate, how to embrace the hard work required for skill development, and ways to master the mental side of sports.

Drew and his wife, Laura, have two young children. The oldest will attend Coram Deo Academy in the fall of 2019. His family worships and serves at Mosaic Church in Richardson, TX.

Collin County Campus

List of 4 members.

Dr. Robert Armstrong

CC Campus Administrator & RS Principal
Bio
Dr. Armstrong graduated from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon with a degree in Physical Education. After graduating he planned to play professional soccer but ended up at Pine Cove Conference center where he met his wife Beverly. He then attended Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned his Master’s in Biblical Studies (1986) and a Doctorate in Christian Education (2018).
Dr. Armstrong has been involved with Christian education for over 30 years and has served as a teacher, coach, Dean, Admission and Marketing Director and 20 years as a Headmaster. His administrative leadership has been primarily in Classical schools with his most recent appointment as the Dean of the Humanities and Business Schools at Legacy Christian Academy.
Dr. Armstrong is married to Beverly, his wife of 40 years. They have three married children and 7 grandchildren. Beverly has her master’s degree in Humanities from the University of Dallas and teaches both High School and College level course. They met during the summer while serving as counselors at Pine Cove Conference Center in Tyler, Texas. They attend Grace Bible Church where Dr. Armstrong teaches an adult Bible Study class on Sunday mornings.
Mrs. Stephanie Garland

GS & LS Principal; RS English - CC
Bio
Stephanie Garland has been a parent at CDA since 2003, a teacher since 2007, and an administrator since 2013. After her eldest daughter had a particularly difficult year in public school, God directed her and her husband to Coram Deo Academy through, of all things, a nationally syndicated radio program. They enrolled their children at CDA and have never looked back!

Before teaching at CDA, Stephanie was a stay-at-home mom for thirteen years, which followed five years of teaching English and French in public high school. She attended the University of North Texas, where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees in Secondary Education.

Stephanie lives in Carrollton with her husband Greg, and they have three daughters.
Mr. Jason Stults

College Guidance, RS English, History, Electives - CC
Bio
Mr. Stults graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and Language. He was very involved in the College Ministry at Indiana Ave Baptist Church in Lubbock as well as Campus Crusade for Christ. After graduation, Mr. Stults was accepted to George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University to pursue an advanced degree to continue serving in College Ministry. During this time Mr. Stults joined the Strickland Scholars program at Baylor University and began working toward a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction which he completed in May 2001. In the following years Mr. Stults taught Junior and Senior English, served as an assistant Golf Coach, and joined the Coram Deo Academy team in 2008.

Mr. Stults has been involved in Education for 20 years, 13 of which have been with Coram Deo Academy. Mr. Stults has taught various levels and courses to include 5^th Grade, 6^th Grade English, Algebra I, Geometry, AP US History, and American Literature. also coached various levels of basketball at the school for 8 years. Mr. Stults currently teaches Medieval and Renaissance Literature and AP European History. Additionally, he currently serves as a technology liaison, House Leader (ARC), and College Guidance Counselor.

Mr. Stults is married to Amanda, and they will celebrate their 13^th anniversary this year. They have two children, Piper (10) and Drake (6), both of whom will attend Coram Deo Academy. The Stults family attends Denton Bible Church where Mr. Stults is involved in Discipleship and AWANA.
Mr. Joshua Nokes

Campus Athletic Director / Football & Softball Program Director - CC
Bio
Josh Nokes joined Coram Deo in 2018 by way of Savannah, GA, where he served as the Assistant Athletic Director for Savannah Christian Preparatory School. Additionally, he coached football and wrestling while teaching Advanced Placement United States History, and oversaw the consolidation and integration of the middle school athletic program within the SCPS Athletic Department. During his time there, the school had the highest ranking athletic department in Savannah.

Josh is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in Secondary Education and a Masters in Business Administration. After college, Josh spent several years in discipleship ministry with K-Life Ministries in Fort Worth before beginning his teaching career in Carrollton. At Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco, he developed an Advanced Placement American History program that saw a pass rate increase from 5% to 82% while also working as an assistant football coach with the team who made two state championship appearances and as head coach to the softball team who appeared in the semifinals. At The Covenant School of Dallas, he was the Athletic and Facilities Coordinator and was charged with preparing the football program to move from 6-man to 11-man football. In 2013, he had the privilege of being a part of the staff that won the TAPPS state championship in 6-man football. In addition, he served as the head baseball coach at Covenant, taking the team to the playoffs in his final year at the school.

Outside of a love of sports and developing young men and women for Christ, Josh is passionate about spending time with his wife, Jessica, and their young team of boys: Beckett, Tate, Archer, Wilder and Silas. Other interests include cycling, reading, fly fishing, the great outdoors and working in newly/nearly married ministries through Watermark Community Church.

District

List of 12 members.

Mrs. Stacey Bunn

HR Benefits & Compliance Mgr.
Bio
Stacey Bunn is the Payroll Administrator and Human Resources Manager of Coram Deo Academy. She has been with CDA since 2007. Prior to working with CDA, Stacey worked in Human Resources & Payroll at Manpower and Motorola. She graduated from Wright State University in Ohio with a Bachelor of Organizational Communications with a minor in Psychology.

Her eldest daughter struggled with a health issue during her 5th grade year that caused her to have excessive absences from school. During this time, she had to work closely with her daughter at home and with her teachers to accomplish her assignments. Then a current Coram Deo parent told her about CDA’s collaborative model – where parents are included in the educational process. Stacey and her husband were excited about joining a Christian community that shared their family values and excellent academics within a Christian worldview. All of her daughters have attended CDA at one time or another in their educational years. Stacey counts it a blessing to have been both a Coram Deo Academy parent and a member of the CDA staff for the last ten years.

Stacey’s husband of 25 years is a full time pastor at Trophy Lakes Church where the Bunn family faithfully serves in music, children’s and youth ministries.
Mrs. Samantha Davis

HR Employment Mgr.
Bio
Samantha discovered Coram Deo Academy in 2007 as a student. Though her family moved away from the area shortly thereafter, the impact of CDA’s Christian, Classical, Collaborative education endured. After completing her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, she married her husband, Bentley Davis and they began the adventurous life of a military family. During the Davis family’s first station assignment, Samantha began working for a local community college and found her passion in supporting the academic endeavors of others. She firmly believes that the Lord gifts each of His children uniquely and that, in combination with faith, education serves as a strong foundation for self-discovery.

Samantha found her niche in education and worked in several capacities at public-sector higher educational institutions before returning to her roots in the Dallas Fort-Worth metroplex. She was delighted to have the opportunity to join the Coram Deo Academy administrative team in 2018 and looks forward to many years of service in her role as Human Resources Employment Manager.

Samantha and Bentley enjoy fellowship at Citizens Church in Plano, Texas and have celebrated 5 wonderful years of marriage.
Mr. Doug Hix

Director of Development
Bio
Doug Hix has been with Coram Deo Academy since 2013. Doug served as Athletic Director, Head Football and Track coach before taking on his current position as Director of Development. Doug came to CDA from SMU where he spent two years as the performance director for the Men’s Basketball team. Prior to that, he was the founder of San Diego-based Play Fast Athletics where he worked with athletes that have gone on to become the NFL rookie of the year, an NBA 1st round pick, Major League Baseball stars and an Olympian.

Doug is a native of Warsaw, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management from Pittsburg State in 1998 while also competing collegiately in track and football. Hix was a three-time All-American as a sprinter in track and an all-conference and school record-holding wide receiver in football. During his final two years at Pittsburg State, he started training players for the NFL. Hix was the owner and director of training for Play Fast Athletics from 2001-2012. He was also the editor-in-chief for Youth Fitness Magazine, which he founded in 2009.

Even greater than his passion for athletics, Hix has a true desire to help shape the lives of young people. Hix sees athletic competition as model for the spiritual struggle choosing between right and wrong that we, as Christians, go through every day.

Doug and his wife, Tricia, have three children who attend Coram Deo Academy. His family worships and serves at Gateway Church in Frisco, TX.
Mrs. Ashley Kelly

District Athletic Director, Electives - CC, FM
Bio
Ashley Kelly joined CDA in 2020 as the newly appointed District Athletic Director. Ashley is a proud Ohio native. She was an honors student at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she graduated Cum Lade in 2006 with a degree in Public Relations & Sports Administration. Ashley always felt called to work in athletics, and after exploring careers working with professional teams such as the (WNBA) Washington Mystics and (NBA) Washington Wizards, she resorted back to her original love of coaching. Coach Kelly began coaching her freshman year of college at a local high school and has yet to stop. She believes deeply in the power of athletics to bring God’s word to life.

Ashley began working at The Cambridge School of Dallas in 2011. Under her leadership as Athletic Director and coaching at Cambridge, over ten state championships were accrued, but she asserts that her biggest accomplishment are the Christian leaders produced from the athletic department. Her love of coaching has led her to coach a multitude of sports ranging from her first love, track & field, to cross country, basketball and volleyball. She currently holds a Level 1 United States Track & Field coaching certification.

Ashley has served as a multi-year district president for four sports and coordinated/hosted over six district track and cross country championships. Since 2018, Ashley has served as a member of the Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Athletic Executive Committee. This nine person committee is responsible for reviewing athletic policies and by-laws, advising on policy impact and financial implications, as well as other tasks such as helping to establish the annual athletic calendar for TAPPS.

Ashley is married to Kyle Kelly and they have three wonderful children who are students at the CDA Dallas Campus. They are active members at One Community Church.
Mrs. Mandy Montoya

Accounting Manager
Bio
Mandy Montoya serves as CDA’s Accounting Manager. Prior to coming to CDA in January 2017, she worked as a Property Accountant for 6.5 years at Merit Energy Company in Dallas, Texas. She also has several years of experience working in public accounting. Mandy graduated from New Mexico State University with a BBA in Accounting and Information Systems in December 2006. She went on to receive her Masters in Accountancy from Bowling Green State University in Ohio in 2008.

Mandy grew up in a small-town Baptist Church in rural New Mexico where her dad was the worship leader. It wasn’t until college, though, when she became involved in the NMSU Campus Crusade for Christ ministry, that Mandy came to realize what it truly meant to know Jesus as her Lord and Savior and have a relationship with him.

Mandy is married to her high school sweetheart, Christopher. They have 2 boys, Elias and Abram. They attend RockPointe Church in Flower Mound and enjoy being involved in small groups.
Ms. Tara Mosby

Assistant Director of Development
Bio
Tara Mosby serves as Coram Deo Academy’s Assistant Director of Development. Prior to coming to CDA in April 2019, she worked as a Digital Strategist and helped Christian nonprofits leverage online marketing to increase their impact. Tara is passionate about giving, and she loves to see Christians impact the world by being good stewards of their gifts and serving others. This passion easily aligns with CDA’s mission to "train ethical servant-leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God."

As Assistant Director of Development, Tara’s goal is to share the work God is doing through CDA with parents, students, alumni, and the community. She hopes to inspire others to use their unique gifts to advance God’s kingdom and, ultimately, give God glory.

Tara graduated from Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations. In her spare time, she enjoys attending ballets, traveling to the mountains or the beach, and being outdoors. Tara worships and serves at One Community Church in Plano.
Mr. Toby Oaks

Dean of Schools, RS Theology - CC, VL
Bio
Toby has been involved with training up wise thinkers and ethical servant leaders for over 25 years. Coming to faith in Christ as a college freshman at University of Texas at San Antonio, he began serving in campus ministry as a student. After graduation with a bachelor’s degree in English, Toby and his wife, Sonia, worked in campus ministries at New Mexico State University and then the University of Seville in Spain. Returning from overseas in 2007, he pursued and later completed a Master of Theology degree at Dallas Theological Seminary while working part time in an operations role with Coram Deo Academy.

At CDA, he has taught numerous classes including 6th grade Latin/Grammar, 8th grade History, 10th grade Theology and 12th grade Apologetics. In 2010, he assumed the role of Principal of the CDA-Collin County Rhetoric School and in 2015 the Campus Administrator and the CC Logic/Rhetoric Principal. In June 2019, Toby assumed the role of Dean of Schools. He sees his service at CDA as part of his commitment to a lifelong vocational ministry of leveraging his gifts to help free up, empower and prepare others for God’s purposes.

Toby and Sonia have been married since 1994 and have two sons, Ryan and Nathan, who are both CDA students. They are members of Stonebriar Community Church where Toby serves as an Adult Fellowship Coordinator and Teacher.
Mrs. Teri Praslicka

District Nurse Manager
Bio

Teri Praslicka has been with CDA since 2006. Teri graduated from Baylor University with her BSN. Immediately certified as an RN, she interned and worked at Baylor Medical Center as an Operating Room Nurse. She has worked as a private nurse for a Plastic Surgery group and for a Dallas OB/GYN, and has also worked as a floor nurse at Children’s Medical Center and on staff for Dermatology Associates of Dallas. Working in these areas has prepared her for a multitude of challenges and diverse situations faced in school nursing.

Teri has been married to her husband, Bron, since 1985. They live in Double Oak and attend The Village Church in Flower Mound. The Praslickas have three grown children, two of whom graduated from CDA. Their class of 2015 graduate is currently working on his PhD at Texas A & M. The entire Praslicka family is grateful that the love of learning, independent thinking and problem solving are skills well engrained into their everyday life due to the rigorous curriculum and amazing instructors at CDA.
Mrs. Barbara Rogers

Director of Admissions
Bio
As Director of Admissions, Barbara Rogers oversees new student admissions for all CDA campuses and supports reenrollment at the district level. Drawing upon her experience as a homeschooling parent and former college admissions counselor, Barbara has been shepherding new students into the fold of CDA since 2001 and assumed the role of admissions director in 2006.

The Rogers’ family aspired to homeschool classically and turned to CDA for a stronger foundation when the academy opened its doors in 1999. With first-hand knowledge of the school’s Christian, classical, and collaborative program from the grammar through logic to rhetoric stages of learning, Barbara is passionate about helping families embrace CDA’s model. She enthusiastically affirms the investment of time, talent, and treasure is quite worth it!

Barbara earned her BA in Drama from the University of Dallas. She has directed an alumni opera production at UD and also taught Shakespearean drama for CDA. Her husband, Greg, keeps their family amused with his music, poetry and exhaustive knowledge of history. Together they enjoy sharing truth, goodness, and beauty with their adult children and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Kathy Schaefer

Director of College Guidance & Academic Advising
Mrs. Jennifer Southerland

Assistant Director of Curriculum & Professional Development
Bio
Jennifer Southerland serves as the Assistant Director of Curriculum and Faculty Development. She classically educated her children at home prior to discovering Coram Deo Academy in 2004. Four years later, she joined the faculty where she taught for 9 years in the Grammar School before joining the Curriculum Department. She considers her service at Coram Deo Academy her ministry as she combines her passion for serving CDA families with her love of classical education. She is currently working on her master’s degree with a concentration in classical education from the University of Dallas.

Jennifer and her husband, Kurt, have been married for 29 years, and have three sons, Ryan, Aaron and Jordan who attended CDA.
Mr. Robert Terry

Director of Curriculum & Professional Development
Bio
Robert Terry serves the school as Director of Curriculum and Faculty Development. He has been a part of Coram Deo Academy since 1999, the school’s first year, when he and his wife were two of the school’s first four teachers. Robert has taught Math, Euclidean Geometry, Logic, History, English, Theology, Philosophy, and Apologetics. Coram Deo Academy has been a source of personal and spiritual growth for Robert since 1999. Serving as Curriculum Director unites his love of books and learning with his desire to help parents and teachers educate young people for the glory of God.

Robert holds a Master of Philosophy and Religion from Harrison Middleton University in addition to a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Master in Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma.

Robert and his wife Elisabeth have four children. Their son, Thomas, is a graduate of CDA. They are Orthodox Christians who live in Denton and attend St. Maximus Orthodox Church as their home parish.

Chip Koons - Chair	Andrew Shultz- Director
Will Crocker- Vice Chair	Jeff Steib - Director
*Alan Marshall - President	*Brad Chaney- Advisor
Jason Johnson - Treasurer	*Britton Church - Advisor
*Suzette Crowhurst - Secretary	*Katie Gaultney- Advisor
Jenny Henley - Director	*Scott Henderson - Advisor
Loren Hsiao - Director	*Mike McCalley - Advisor
Christopher Norfleet - Director	*Jayme Thompson - Advisor
Jeff Salladin - Director	*Jeff Vosburg - Advisor

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Flower Mound Campus

List of 6 members.

Mrs. Polly Dwyer

Mrs. Yvette Cavender

Mrs. Kristan Williams

Mr. Matt Holland

Mrs. Kathy Schaefer

Mr. Sean Riley

Dallas Campus

List of 3 members.

The Rev. Jon Jordan

Mrs. Michele Howard

Mr. Drew Lott

Collin County Campus

List of 4 members.

Dr. Robert Armstrong

Mrs. Stephanie Garland

Mr. Jason Stults

Mr. Joshua Nokes

District

List of 12 members.

Mrs. Stacey Bunn

Mrs. Samantha Davis

Mr. Doug Hix

Mrs. Ashley Kelly

Mrs. Mandy Montoya

Ms. Tara Mosby

Mr. Toby Oaks

Mrs. Teri Praslicka

Mrs. Barbara Rogers

Mrs. Kathy Schaefer

Mrs. Jennifer Southerland

Mr. Robert Terry

Collin County

Dallas

Flower Mound

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